Garryowen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garryowen is a noun meaning (rugby union) A high short punt onto or behind the defending team.
Meaning
(rugby union) A high short punt onto or behind the defending team.
Example Sentences
England had an early opportunity with a line-out deep in French territory after a clever grubber from Foden only for Lionel Nallet to burgle back possession, and they then tore into France again as Alexis Palisson was smashed backwards after taking a garryowen and Manu Tuilagi thundered into Morgan Parra.
Word Forms
- garryowens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punt-out, punt, puntabout, torp, hit up, puck-out.
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